Construct 2: High-throughput 3D printer for continuous industrial operation

CONSTRUCT3D has unveiled the Construct 2 at the Advanced Engineering Show in the UK, an industrial 3D printer clearly designed for series production and high material throughput. The focus is not on prototyping, but on robust continuous operation with technical polymers in demanding production environments. The system is intended to run around the clock and is aimed at manufacturers who want to integrate additive processes as a fixed element in their production planning.

The Construct 2 is designed for high process stability and repeatability. While many established systems in industrial environments process around one to two kilograms of material per day, CONSTRUCT3D specifies a maximum throughput of up to eight kilograms per day for the new platform. The crucial point is that the increased output should not come at the expense of part quality. According to the manufacturer, dimensional accuracy is maintained even during long print jobs, thanks to precisely controlled temperature zones and optimized material handling for engineering plastics.

This is supported by integrated monitoring and control systems. Sensors record process parameters in real time, and adaptive algorithms automatically adjust print strategies and process values to compensate for fluctuations. In this way, failures and faulty batches are intended to be detected at an early stage and downtimes reduced.

“The Construct 2 isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a turning point,” said Jacob Lord, CTO at CONSTRUCT3D. “It sets a new benchmark for what’s possible in industrial 3D printing, unlocking new levels of production scale without compromising quality or speed.”

With the Construct 2, the company is positioning itself in a market segment where additive manufacturing is increasingly being used as a complement or alternative to conventional processes such as injection molding or machining. High throughput, 24/7 operation and support for demanding engineering polymers specifically address applications in mechanical engineering, the automotive industry and aerospace, where parts must be not only geometrically complex but also mechanically robust.